Mitchell County

Ecosystem Overview

The Mitchell County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Mitchell County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Champion Creek Reservoir, Mitchell County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Mitchell County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Champion Creek Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Very Common14 obs.

Opuntia engelmannii

cowtongue prickly-pear

Very Common14 obs.

Toxonprucha crudelis

Very Common11 obs.

Mermiria bivittata

Two-Striped Mermiria Grasshopper

Very Common10 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Very Common9 obs.

Digitonthophagus gazella

Brown dung beetle

Common8 obs.

Schinia chrysellus

Common8 obs.

Parachma ochracealis

Common8 obs.

Heterotheca canescens

hoary golden-aster

Common8 obs.

Houstonia acerosa

Common8 obs.

Lebia viridis

Common8 obs.

Schinia gaurae

Occasional8 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

joint-fir

Occasional8 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional7 obs.

Epicauta albida

Occasional7 obs.

Virbia aurantiaca

Orange Virbia Moth

Occasional7 obs.

Paronychia jamesii

Occasional7 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Rare7 obs.

Hadrotettix trifasciatus

Threebanded Grasshopper

Rare6 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Mitchell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Colorado City

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Mitchell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Mitchell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Colorado City

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Champion Creek Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Very Common14 obs.

Opuntia engelmannii

cowtongue prickly-pear

Very Common14 obs.

Toxonprucha crudelis

Very Common11 obs.

Mermiria bivittata

Two-Striped Mermiria Grasshopper

Very Common10 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Very Common9 obs.

Digitonthophagus gazella

Brown dung beetle

Common8 obs.

Schinia chrysellus

Common8 obs.

Parachma ochracealis

Common8 obs.

Heterotheca canescens

hoary golden-aster

Common8 obs.

Houstonia acerosa

Common8 obs.

Lebia viridis

Common8 obs.

Schinia gaurae

Occasional8 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

joint-fir

Occasional8 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional7 obs.

Epicauta albida

Occasional7 obs.

Virbia aurantiaca

Orange Virbia Moth

Occasional7 obs.

Paronychia jamesii

Occasional7 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Rare7 obs.

Hadrotettix trifasciatus

Threebanded Grasshopper

Rare6 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare6 obs.

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